Friday, December 09, 2011

Not so long ago I was known as your Hostess. The young lady who blew into this grand city, for graduate school, and along the way made a host of friends and many, many memories.
Now, I prepare to leave what I come to think of as my other home - St. Louis. I'll being moving to Oklahoma in January for an amazing job - a researcher at Oklahoma State University. Go Pokes!

But couldn't leave St Louis without one last dance.

I'll be having a Progressive Departing Party, dropping in a few area Holiday Festivities hoping to see as many folks as I can before I depart to the west.

Many people have asked if I need anything before departing (on January 3rd). And the answer is yes. Yes, I do. After graduation I downsized my life big time and I'll be starting over fresh in Oklahoma.

Some household items I could certainly use include
Iron and Ironing Board
Kitchen supplies - drinking glasses, storage ware, dish drying rack -- stuff like that.
Bathroom supplies - mainly cleaning items like a plunger, scrubber brush, sponges
Living Room - couch, ottoman. And if anyone knows where I can score a television (32-40" flat screen) for the low low, hit me up and an XBox or some other game component so I can download Netflix and the internet. Cable company won't grift me. LOL

Bedroom & Linens - I have sheets and comforters, but my wish list does include a nice duvet for my full/queen size bed.

And just for reference, I have a Housewarming Wish List
Thank you so much for the love, fun, and laughter while I was in St Louis.

Friday, October 28, 2011

On Saturday, November 5th, EarthDance FARMS will host its fourth annual fundraiser and celebration, Farmers Formal, at Washington University’s College Hall. The evening will include a dinner catered by Bon Appétit that features vegetables, meats, and cheese from local producers including EarthDance; complimentary cocktails, beer, and wine; silent and live auctions; and live music and dancing. All proceeds will go towards EarthDance’s sustainable farming education programs.
Tickets for Farmers Formal are $75.00 a plate. Tables of 8 and 10 are available. Tickets may be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets or by contacting Meg at 314-521-1006.
College Hall, Washington University
Saturday November 5th, 6-11 p.m.

EarthDance is a non-profit organization, with 501c3 status through a partnership with The Open Space Council, whose mission is to grow and inspire local FARMS—Food, Art, Relationships & Music, Sustainably! EarthDance farms at the historical Mueller Organic Farm in Ferguson, MO.

Since 2009, EarthDance has operated a season-long educational apprenticeship program which trains participants in sustainable agriculture from seed to market.

Saturday, July 09, 2011

The 2011 Black Weblog Awards are tonight and LIVE for the first time ever in Los Angelos, California. It seems to have become the capstone of the weekend of events of the Blogging While Brown Conference, now in its 4th year. Tonight's award ceremony is hosted by actress Kim Coles. Recognizing the best and brightest African-American bloggers, the Black Weblog Awards will announce winners of the coveted awards in over 30 categories including Best Science/Tech Blog and Best Green Living/Outdoor/Nature Blog - the two categories I, Danielle N Lee, was proud to be a finalist for.

I'm not in LA, but I will be tuning in this evening - on the web and tweeting, too.The ceremony is 6:00 - 10:0 pm (PST) .You can join me if you like. I'll be down at Whiz Tech Cafe at 8:00 pm (CST). It's the greatest, newest internet cafe in the midwest (a woman and minority owned local business).

So come on down, pull up a chair and order a tasty coffee drink, too.Location Whiz Tech Technology Cafe1629 LocustDowntown Saint Louis, MO

What to know be fore voting:1.Only one ballot is allowed per computer and email address. The ballot is 5 pages long. My blog and category are on page 4 so don't lose heart. I encourage you to vote in every category you wanted to vote in before submitting. A complete list of all finalist for the 38 catergories are here.2. If you don't see a submit button, try pressing the tab key several times.3. Vote here.Winners will be announced live July 9, 2011 in Los Angeles. I will be there for the ceremony. If you would like to co-sponsor my attendance, then please consider making a donation. Any and all contributions are appreciated and give shout outs to my supporters!

4. You can attend the Blogging While Brown Conference and the Black Weblog Award Ceremony in Los Angelos, California, too. General Admission is open to all of the attendees of the Blogging While Brown Conference. Or purchase VIP tickets to attend the ceremony online.

5. Category sponsorships are available contact lianne@blackweblogawards.com for more information.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Twilight Tuesday is on hiatus until August, but if you want to keep the party going then check out Climatron & Cocktails tomorrow.

Tuesday, June 14 5:30 - 9:00 pmClimatron and Cocktails - A Missouri Botanical Garden Young Friends event with St. Louis Public Radion Young Friends$15 for MoBot or KWMU Members, $30 for non-members (food & specialty cocktails included in the price)"Purchase your tickets in advance and receive 20% off the cost of new or upgraded membership to the Missouri Botanical Garden or St. Louis Public Radio. Use your Garden membership to enjoy discounted Young Friends event tickets and free admission to the Garden throughout the year. "

Shakespeare in the Park is going on til Sunday June 19. Taming of the Shrew is the play this year and it is set to a 1950's theme. I thought it was pretty good. Check it out, any night but Tuesday. Pack your picnic baskets, wine, blankets and chairs. Free, family friendly.http://www.shakespearefestivalstlouis.org/

Saturday, June 18th from 4p-7pGriot Garden Party ...this is a fundraiser for the Black History Museum and costs $50 to attend. The Garden party theme is a tea and ask ladies to wear a hat.

Wednesday, June 22 afterwork til 9:00 pmWhitaker Music Festival kicks off next week. Free, outdoor concerts at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This is a summer tradition. Free addition tot he Garden after 5 including the Children's Garden. Pack a picnic and bring chairs, blanket. Family friendly.http://www.mobot.org/events/Whitaker/default.asp

Thursday, June 23 5pm-7:30pmFlight to Mexico at Chevys Fresh Mex on Olive(9119 Olive Blvd., St. Louis MO, 63132)No cover- Sample tequila flights and Mexican beers includingDos Equis and Corona- Nosh on complimentary authentic Mexican food- Enjoy music and entertainment- Party on the patio and Cantina with happy hour specials- Win dining at Chevys for a year, Cardinal tickets and moreRSVP at Chevys@alivemag.com.

Now through September 25American I Am - The African-American Imprint on American History at the Missouri History Museum. Special cover for this special exhbition, except on Tuesdays. Free admission to Missouri residents on Tuesday.http://www.americaiam.org/Pages/home.aspx

A community event to raise awareness of technology use in today's society among African-American families and a time to learn about education to workforce opportunities in technology and engineering fields.

Emerson Technology Center

Florissant Valley Communty College

North County

Free and open to the public

Refreshments served.

Tue Feb 225:30 - 7:30 pmConfronting Science: African-American Perceptions of science and medical research - AccessiblityThe accessibility of quality health care as well as basic scientific and medical information played a major role in the life of Lacks. Both the historical barriers to health care and current access to health care for all will be discussed as introduced in the best selling bookThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacksby Rebecca Skloot.Discussion lead by Dr. Danielle N. Lee Missouri History MuseumDebaliviere & Lindell BlvdFree and open to the publicRSVP requested: 314 361-9017More info: link here

Tue Mar 85:30 - 7:30 pmConfronting Science: African-American Perceptions of science and medical research - Faith & ScienceFor the Lacks' faith is an important part of their daily life; however faith sometimes confronts science, especially in the arena of healing. The importance of faith will be discussed as introduced in the best selling bookThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacksby Rebecca Skloot.Discussion lead by Dr. Danielle N. Lee (yes, yours truly)Missouri History MuseumDebaliviere & Lindell BlvdFree and open to the publicRSVP requested: 314 361-9017More info: link here